Women presenting as men — whether to escape the stifling construct of feminine life or to stay close to husbands or brothers who went to war — have been serving in combat for centuries.

Elaine Kessinger, VJ Kopacki and Darline Demott portray Civil War-era women March 26 at Fort Ward Museum. ... Jagne noted that the clothing worn by the undercover spies was key to their success.

Anywhere between 400-1,000 women fought in the Civil War as men. Military.com | By Blake Stilwell Published February 11, 2025 ...

The Civil War changed the social, economic, and political landscape for women from every walk of American life—perhaps nowhere more so than in the field of nursing. Before the war, most nurses ...

For women living in Virginia during the Civil War, the home front was very near the front lines. Wednesday, August 31, 2005 <bt>During the Civil War, for many Southern women the phrase "home ...

"The Fearless & Proud Podcast" focuses on the important roles women played in the Civil War. Fox News Audio is debuting the six-part series as part of Women's History Month.

Where: The National Museum of Civil War Medicine, 48 E. Patrick St., Frederick Tickets : $9.50 for adults, $8.50 for ages 65 and up, $7 for students, $8.50 for military, free for children 9 and under.

Women presenting as men — whether to escape the stifling construct of feminine life or to stay close to husbands or brothers who went to war — have been serving in combat for centuries.

The National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg has expanded its Women at War exhibit.The display highlights the essential contributions of women during the war, both on and off the battlefield.

Women veterans from the Civil War, World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War are not exempt from Defense Department's sweep of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts within the U.S. military.

Allentown, PA (18103) Today. Partly to mostly sunny; breezy and very warm with the first 80-degree day of the season likely for some; high brush fire danger with west winds gusting 30-35mph. .